Becoming a B Corp: What it Means to Make Your Business a Certified B Corporation
Now more than ever, businesses are realizing that purpose can be more important than profit. For organizations looking to ensure their business is a force for good, becoming a B Corporation is a way to tell employees, stakeholders, and customers they care about helping people and the planet. What’s a B Corporation? When your for-profit organization officially becomes a B Corporation—or B Corp—your business meets high standards in areas like accountability, transparency, performance, and positive impact on stakeholders. During certification, these areas are assessed, tracked, and validated across all areas of your business. This certification process directly measures your organization’s overall social and environmental impact. Various aspects of your business, such as employee perks, charitable donations, supply chain practices, and
